National Sports

Max Pacioretty was in a unique, if not uncomfortable spot going into NHL free agency coming off tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the past year. Turns out it was just the right time to hit the market.

TORONTO — A second sweep of the Blue Jays this summer gave the Boston Red Sox seven straight wins against Toronto. It also plunged the Blue Jays to a dismal 7-20 record against American League East Division rivals.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Akito Hirose to a two-year contract, the team announced Sunday.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed free agent defenceman Benjamin Gleason to a two-year contract, the team announced Sunday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$775,000.

TORONTO — Bo Bichette is grateful to be returning to the all-star game. The American League hits leader was among four Toronto Blue Jays who were named to Major League Baseball's midseason exhibition on Sunday. Slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Nick Kyrgios pulled out of Wimbledon the night before the tournament's start, citing a wrist injury, a year after he reached his first Grand Slam final at the All England Club.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Tyler Bertuzzi to a one-year deal worth US$5.5 million, the team announced Sunday.

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) — Bernhard Langer won the U.S. Senior Open on Sunday at SentryWorld to break the PGA Tour Champions’ career victory record.

DETROIT (AP) — Rickie Fowler tilted his head back, exhaled and smiled. He finally did it, holding on for a win after so many have slipped away.

OTTAWA — Joonas Korpisalo is hopeful he can be the final piece to help the Ottawa Senators take the next step. The Senators signed the 29-year-old goaltender to a five-year, US$20 million contract on the opening day of free agency Saturday.